HOUSE BILL REPORT
HB 1242
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
As Reported by House Committee On:
Health Care & Wellness
Title: An act relating to a voluntary Adult Family Home certification program.
Brief Description: Creating a voluntary Adult Family Home certification program.
Sponsors: Representatives Morrell, Hinkle, Cody, Takko, Curtis, Blake, Campbell, Green, Alexander, Moeller, Wallace, Roberts, Conway, Kenney, Ormsby, Darneille, Simpson, McDonald and Schual-Berke.
Brief History:
Health Care & Wellness: 1/25/07, 2/5/07 [DPS].
Brief Summary of Substitute Bill |
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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS
Majority Report: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by 12 members: Representatives Cody, Chair; Morrell, Vice Chair; Hinkle, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Barlow, Campbell, Condotta, Green, Moeller, Pedersen, Schual-Berke and Seaquist.
Staff: Dave Knutson (786-7146).
Background:
Adult Family Home providers currently are required to complete a department-approved basic
training and continuing education training. For providers who were licensed after September
1, 2001, they must complete at least 320 hours of successful, direct caregiving experience
obtained after 18 years of age. For providers applying for a license after January 1, 2007, they
must complete a department-approved 48 hour Adult Family Home administration and
business planning class.
Summary of Substitute Bill:
In addition to existing minium requirements for Adult Family Home providers, Adult Family
Homes may participate in a voluntary Adult Family Home certification program through the
University of Washington Geriatric Education Center. The voluntary Adult Family Home
certification program will include 52 hours of class requirements covering physical and mental
health conditions that can be prevented, postponed, or alleviated by health promotion
activities. Individuals successfully completing the voluntary Adult Family Home program will
be issued a certified Adult Family Home license by the Department of Social and Health
Services.
Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill:
The requirement that the Department of Social and Health Services establishes a voluntary
Adult Family Home certification program at the University of Washington is deleted. Adult
Family Homes may voluntarily participate in the certification program established by the
Geriatric Education Center at the University of Washington.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date of Substitute Bill: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony:
(In support) This will improve the quality of care provided to residents of Adult Family
Homes.
(Opposed) None.
Persons Testifying: (In support) Representative Morrell, prime sponsor.